Under the Ontario Building Code Act, you MUST obtain a building permit to construct, demolish, renovate, alter, install or change the use of a building. Construction may not begin until a building permit has been issued. Please click the button below to submit your application online.
To see if your project requires a permit please refer to Projects Requiring a Building Permits or Projects Not Requiring a Building Permit .
The Building Permit Process is explained here: Apply, Review, Pay, Issue, Inspect.
Zoning
The Zoning By-law is a detailed municipal By-law that regulates the types of land uses and activities that may occur on a property or within buildings; and the height, location, massing and character of buildings and structures. Where a property owner or occupant wishes to construct something on their property, and applies for a Building Permit, the proposal must conform to the provisions of the Zoning By-law. If the proposal does not conform to the Zoning By-law, applicants must contact planning for next steps options. The Zoning Bylaw can be found here.
Applying
You can apply for building permits, check the status of applications, pay fees, and request inspections through our online portal (CityView).